Dallas information
If you ask most people to name three things that they associate with Dallas, their answer would most likely include Cowboys and Indians, the assassination of JFK, and the popular television show named after this wealthy city.
Dallas has a lot more to offer these days. The closest you'll get to Cowboys and Indians is in beautiful beadwork sold in jewelry stores and worn by society women to charity balls. The JFK assassination that was once a mortal embarrassment to Dallas is now depicted in an award-winning exhibit in the old book depository building. And the Ewing mansion is a mini-museum open to the public and rented for corporate events.
Settled in 1841 by a Tennessee lawyer and entrepreneur named John Neely Bryan, Dallas ended the 19th century as a leading agricultural, railroad, and trade center. While Bryan's dream of a port on the Trinity River was never realized, Dallas was well on its way to becoming the largest landlocked city in the nation.
Dallas has matured into a culturally diverse city with museums, theaters, interUSly recognized restaurants, and shopping districts. Dallas continues to build on its strengths: warm and friendly people, entrepreneurial and "can do" spirit, flair for style and innovation, mild year-round climate, and easy accessibility.
A visit to Dallas is a towering experience. You first encounter it in the shimmering spires of the city's spectacular skyline, and then you find it in the endless variety of places to go and things to do.
This city loves to play and loves winners--whether they compete in the boardroom or on the athletic field. Numerous sports, recreation centers, and professional teams abound. The most requested souvenir here is a Dallas Cowboys t-shirt. There are dozens of miles of running and biking trails within the city limits, and White Rock Lake has some of the best fishing in the area.
Today, Dallas is a city that offers a unique blend of Southern hospitality, cosmopolitan flair, Old West charm, and modern sophistication. With four times more restaurants per person than New York City and more shopping centers per capita than any other major U.S. city, it is no surprise that Dallas is the number one visitor destination in the state of Texas.
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